Can I pay in cash at the hotel?

Most hotels accept cash. However, not all of them do. So please make sure, when you check-in that you ask the front desk to pay by cash, so that they do not charge your credit card. Additionally, for the deposit required at check-in, you might be able to leave a deposit in cash instead of a hold on your credit card for incidentals. Again, make sure you warn the front desk that you want to pay by cash for all (or part) of the transaction.